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  • Global Rice Market Shifts Put Pressure on Thai Farm Incomes   

    Global Rice Market Shifts Put Pressure on Thai Farm Incomes  

    Rising global supplies and stocks, along with weaker trade outlook, are likely to pressure rice prices. Strong competition from India and Pakistan and low farmgate prices are pushing Thailand farmers to shift away from rice. Rice remains central to Thailand’s economy, supporting around 4.68 million farming households—nearly 61% of agricultural households—and engaging roughly 20 million…